Authorities have reopened lanes of the elevated Westbank Expressway in Harvey, after the entire eastbound span was closed because of a wreck involving several vehicles, according to the state Department of Transportation and Development.

Traffic had been diverted off the elevated roadway at Manhattan Boulevard, while the vehicles involved in the wreck were being removed, according to the transportation department.

Motorists made numerous calls to police reporting the incident just after noon. There was no immediate word on injuries.